Assistant District Attorney-Homicide Superior Court

Massachusetts
Brockton, MA
Category Legal
Job Description
Role Overview

The Assistant District Attorney – Superior Court represents the Commonwealth in various courts in Plymouth County, the Supreme Judicial Court, the Appeals Court, and at times courts in other counties. The role involves reviewing and assessing materials for indictment consideration, conducting grand jury investigations, handling arraignments and motions, and serving in an on-call capacity as needed. The Assistant District Attorney – Superior Court works closely with colleagues, office staff, victim witness advocates, law enforcement officers, and the public to ensure an ethical, effective, fair, and professional approach to prosecution.

What You Will Do

The Assistant District Attorney – Superior Court will represent the Commonwealth at all stages of criminal prosecutions, including reviewing and assessing materials, conducting grand jury investigations, handling arraignments and motions, and serving in an on-call capacity as needed. The role involves working closely with colleagues, office staff, victim witness advocates, law enforcement officers, and the public to ensure an ethical, effective, fair, and professional approach to prosecution.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience prosecuting homicides as either a first or second chair, significant trial experience, strong written and oral advocacy skills, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering and contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment.

Requirements

  • Experience prosecuting homicides as either a first or second chair
  • Significant Trial Experience (pre-trial motions, bench trials, jury trials)
  • Strong written and oral advocacy skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Commitment to fostering and contributing to a positive, collaborative working environment

Benefits

  • Reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
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